The Croatia national football team dropped to 14th in the FIFA rankings after a 4:2 loss to England. The loss cost 19.66 points and dropped Croatia to 14th.

What happened?

Croatia entered the match as the 11th-ranked team in the world, but the loss cost 19.66 points. England won 4:2, despite Croatia coming back twice from a deficit in the first half.

Why is this important for Croatia?

The drop in the rankings is a significant setback for Croatia, which now has 1695.21 points.

What comes next?

Croatia faces the threat of further decline, as a win over Australia could see them overtaken by the US team. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Current points | 1695.21 | | Ranking | 14th |

Top of the rankings

Argentina leads with 1889.06 points, followed by France with 1887.11, and Spain with 1856.03. England's win kept them in fourth place in the rankings. The Three Lions now have 1847.68 points and continue to pressure the top three.